Syria, Jordan, US agree on plan to restore stability in Sweida after deadly clashes
BEIRUT — Syria, Jordan and the United States agreed Tuesday on a roadmap to restore security in a…
Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN
SEOUL, South Korea — Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described South…
Google’s top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation’s most needed skill
ATHENS, Greece — A top Google scientist and 2024 Nobel laureate said Friday that the most important skill…
Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows
Russia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Friday by one percentage point to 17%, a step that…
Head of US military’s Central Command meets Syrian leader in Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria — The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command met Friday with Syria’s interim President Ahmad…
South Korea president says Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president said Thursday that South Korean companies will likely hesitate to maintain…
Australian researchers ask for help from parents, coaches to raise youth concussion awareness
BRISBANE, Australia — With concussion-related injuries among professional athletes often taking an unwanted spotlight, researchers in Australia are…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS — French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, the…
Trump says US strike targeting Venezuelan gang will cause cartels to think twice
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified the lethal military strike that his administration said was carried…
Lebanon and Syria to form committees on prisoners, missing persons, and border issues
BEIRUT — Lebanon and Syria will form two committees to decide the fate of the nearly 2,000 Syrian…
The Latest: Israel says 2 hostages’ remains found as Gaza City offensive pushes ahead
Gaza City is now a dangerous combat zone, Israel says, adding that it is in the “initial stages”…
Pope highlights virtue of listening while accepting award from US Augustinians
ROME — Pope Leo XIV praised the virtue of listening before speaking as he received an award Thursday…